ZESTY GREEK LENTIL AND BARLEY SOUP
A nutritious Greek lentil recipe, perfect for anytime of the year!
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Vegetarian Soup
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse the lentils well under cold water and place them in a medium pot. Add some water, just enough to cover them, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Empty the lentils into a colander to drain and discard the water.
- Return the lentils into the pot, add the barley, olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, tomato sauce, 6 cups of fresh water and the paprika and pepper. (Hold off on adding the salt and the oregano). Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, partially uncover the pot, and cook for about another 30 to 40 minutes or until the lentils, the barley, and the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally. Add the oregano and the salt and cook for 5-10 minutes more or until the soup is slightly thickened. If the soup is becoming too thick, add some hot water at this stage. Remove the bay leaves.
- Just before serving, drizzle the red wine vinegar (or even better, Balsamic vinegar) and some extra virgin olive oil and stir well. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Pour into soup bowls, squeeze a few drops of fresh lemon juice for added flavor, and serve. This soup is traditionally served with seasoned Kalamata olives and a loaf of good, crusty flatbread.
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Nobi Hossian Hridoy
[email protected]This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.
Suresh Chand
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.
Miah Dildar
[email protected]I love the combination of lentils and barley in this soup. It's so hearty and filling.
Shahbaz OO7
[email protected]This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein.
Mooira Romans
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup to take to a potluck or to serve at a party.
Mozzi Chippa
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use frozen vegetables to make it.
Dušan Milićev
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Rachel Richie
[email protected]This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.
Abraham Gyasi
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.
Bilal nasir
[email protected]I love the combination of lentils and barley in this soup. It's so hearty and filling.
Nazliya 68
[email protected]This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Aphiwe Angel
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Prithvi Saru
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.
Courtney Osborne
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Mr ridwan islam
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the lentils and barley gave it a hearty and satisfying texture. I'll definitely be making this again.